1. AWARD MODERNISATIONCurrent Situation Justin Fromm CEO National Aquaculture Council (NAC)

2. Agenda 9 Slides History current process Summary so far Seafood Processing Award Aquaculture Award AWU Submission

3. History Labor election commitment Fair Work Bill (FWB) and award modernisation Government directed AIRC to undertake an award modernisation program Began in December 2008 Process aims to make one national Award from all the State Awards. Food Processing in Stage 2, Aquaculture and Fishing in Stage 4 (July-Dec 09) AIRC to be replaced by Fair Work Australia 31 December

5. Brian Jeffriess, ASBTIA

6. Mark Cody, SPEC

7. Kaylene Little, Tassal

8. Justin Fromm, NAC (aquaculture only)

9. Frank McMahon, IR Consultant

10. Seafood Processing traditionally covered by State Awards

11. Aquaculture production (to farm-gate) is award-free except Tas, NSW oysters, and a nominal pearl farming award in QLD

12. New Seafood Processing Award to be finalised in Sept 2009

16. Aquaculture Award (cont.) July 2009, NAC submitted to AIRC that: Aquaculture production be Award-free because: Historically award free Variable working arrangements due to weather and sensitivity of aquatic animals to environment – need flexible workforce There is a transitional period for those currently under Award (e.g. Tas) The safety net for workers is the National Employment Standards (NES) and annual minimum wage decision. The NES provides protection on hours, leave, etc. AIRC hearing is 12 Aug 2009. NAC asking AIRC to give early decision to leave time for NAC submit its Draft Award

17. AWU Submission Applies to all aquaculture and fishing Ordinary time is 38 hrs/week, but can be spread over 152 hrs (4x38) or any other cycle agreed by employer/employee Ordinary time at base rate (or base plus 25% loading for casual) is 10 hrs max/day over 5.00am-8.00pm Overtime (outside above hrs. Mon/Fri) is Sat. 150% first 3 hours, and 200% after that. Sunday is minimum 4 hours, and 200% all hours.

18. THE END Justin Fromm Chief Executive Officer National Aquaculture Council 0411146396 nac@aquaculture.org.au www.australian-aquacultureportal.com